Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was introduced 3 years before the QX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ7 matches up versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 compared to the QX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and QX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.